Wikimedia Commons contributorsFloral preserve · regional
Rose petal jam
A fragrant preserve that captures the Damask rose harvest in translucent syrup.
What's in it Edible rose petals, sugar, water and citric acid or lemon juice.
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Khan Omurtag · CC0Town · Stara Zagora Province
Stara Zagora
Стара Загора
Town: Stara Zagora. Municipality: Stara Zagora · Stara Zagora Province. Cities, villages, nature and landmarks—organized so you can quickly choose where to go.
Municipality · Stara ZagoraStays →ЕКАТТЕ 68850Postcode 6000, 6001, 6003, 6004, 6006, 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010, 6011, 6013, 6014
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Local facts
- Province
- Stara Zagora Province
- Municipality
- Stara Zagora
- Mayoralty
- Стара Загора
- Postcode
- 6000, 6001, 6003, 6004, 6006, 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010, 6011, 6013, 6014
- Area code
- 042
- Coordinates
- 42.42578, 25.63446
Photos & short video
Bulgarian food
Local food →Local food
rose jam · Thracian wine · lamb dishes · chirpan-style meatballs
Wikimedia Commons contributors
Марина1972 · CC BY-SA 3.0Clay-pot stew
Gyuvech
A slow clay-pot bake in which meat, seasonal vegetables and rice exchange flavours for hours.
What's in it Pork, lamb or beef, peppers, aubergine, okra, tomato, potato or rice, depending on season.
Mpb eu / Wikimedia Commons · public domainCheese bread · breakfast
Tutmanik
A soft, pull-apart yeast bread layered or rolled with white brined cheese and butter.
What's in it Flour, yeast, milk or yogurt, eggs, butter and sirene cheese.%20(1).jpg)
Wikimedia Commons contributorsGrilled meatball
Kyufte
A flattened grilled meatball, juicy inside and fragrant with cumin, pepper and onion.
What's in it Minced pork or mixed meat, onion, cumin, pepper, salt and sometimes parsley.
Viktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia CommonsSalad · vegetarian
Shopska salad
The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.
What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsBreakfast · pastry
Banitsa
Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.
What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.NEARBY
Public transport
Стара Загора
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Map
Directions
Arrival
Directions
Buses and trains
Stara Zagora is a major rail/bus hub; frequent trains and buses reach Kazanlak. Mountain monuments need bus-plus-taxi planning.
Nearby places
Nearby places
Khan Omurtag · CC0Stara ZagoraStara Zagora's eight millennia
Осемте хилядолетия на Стара Загора
Neolithic dwellings, Roman Augusta Traiana and a planned modern grid reveal repeated lives of the city.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 0.1 km
Zlatan.Zlatanov · Public domainStara Zagora Mineral BathsStara Zagora Mineral Baths
Старозагорски минерални бани
A small spa settlement and forested archaeological area provide a quiet break west of the city.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 12.3 km
Cvdr · CC BY-SA 4.0Zapalnya and NikolaevoZhrebchevo Reservoir and submerged church
Язовир Жребчево и потопената църква
A large Tundzha reservoir is famous for the surviving church of the flooded village of Zapalnya, visible beside changing water levels.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 23.3 km
Predavatel · CC BY 3.0BuzovgradBuzovgrad Megalith
Бузовградски мегалит
A rock opening on a ridge above the Rose Valley is interpreted as an ancient solar sanctuary and viewpoint.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 25.7 km
